Liga MX Apertura - 13
FC Juarez 2 - 2 FT CF Pachuca
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Kenedy 20'
26' L. Rodriguez
29' Rodolfo Pizarro
HT
↓ O. Idrissi ↑V. Guzman 46'
65' ↓ R. Fulgencio ↑Puma
↓ L. Rodriguez ↑C. Sanchez 65'
J. Murillo 66'
Carlos Moreno 73'
↓ A. Bautista ↑W. Carvalho 78'
↓ Kenedy ↑G. Togni 78'
Carlos Sánchez 83'
85' ↓ Madson ↑D. Valoyes
85' ↓ H. E. Martinez Yepez ↑J. A. Gonzalez Mendoza
↓ E. Valencia ↑J. Cadiz 85'
Sergio Barreto 89'
90' ↓ O. Estupinan ↑A. Zaldivar
90'+1 Angel ZaldĂvar
Sergio Barreto 90'+1
Sergio Barreto 90'+1
Jhonder Cádiz 90'+4
Luis Quiñones 90'+6
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
FC Juarez
Goalkeepers
S. Jurado 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
D. Garcia 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
24%
Pass Acc
J. Murillo 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Own Goal
Mistake
Own Goal
Mistake
0
Fouls
5.3
Rating
J. Manriquez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Mayorga
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
32%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Madson 
PROVOCATEUR
6
Fouls Won
6
Fouls Won
8
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Guilherme Castilho 
ENFORCER
3
Tackles
3
Tackles
6
Duels Won
86%
Win %
H. E. Martinez Yepez
LATE SHIFT
5
Late Mins
5
Late Mins
85
Total Mins
85
Entry
R. Fulgencio
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
65
Total Mins
65
Entry
Forwards
R. Pizarro 
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
O. Estupinan
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
BENCH
B. Diaz 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
D. Ochoa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. J. Nevarez Pulgarin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Lopez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Villalpando
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Puma
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ricardinho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. A. Gonzalez Mendoza
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Valoyes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Zaldivar
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
7
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pachuca
Goalkeepers
C. Moreno
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
L. Rodriguez
FRIENDLY FIRE
Own Goal
Mistake
Own Goal
Mistake
0
Fouls
5.9
Rating
J. Berlanga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. D. Barreto
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
4
Fouls
6.3
Rating
B. A. Garcia Caprizo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
A. Bautista
LATE SHIFT
12
Late Mins
12
Late Mins
78
Total Mins
78
Entry
P. Pedraza
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kenedy 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
7.3
Rating
L. Quinones
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
O. Idrissi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Forwards
E. Valencia
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
17%
Pass Acc
BENCH
J. Eulogio
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
C. Sanchez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Contreras
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
V. Guzman
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
52
Total Mins
Started
Entry
I. Luna
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
W. Carvalho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
I. Hernandez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
G. Togni
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Cadiz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Alfaro
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/24/2025 | FC Juarez | 2 - 1 | Pachuca | Liga MX | Estadio Olimpico Benito Juarez |
| 10/18/2025 | FC Juarez | 2 - 2 | Pachuca | Liga MX | Estadio OlĂmpico Benito Juárez |
| 03/01/2025 | FC Juarez | 2 - 2 | Pachuca | Liga MX | Estadio OlĂmpico Benito Juárez |
| 11/10/2024 | Pachuca | 0 - 1 | FC Juarez | Liga MX | Estadio Hidalgo |
| 03/03/2024 | Pachuca | 3 - 2 | FC Juarez | Liga MX | Estadio Hidalgo |
FC Juarez Win
CF Pachuca Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 13 GD: +23
P: 13 GD: +8
P: 13 GD: +14
P: 13 GD: +6
P: 13 GD: +14
P: 13 GD: +3
P: 13 GD: +9
P: 13 GD: +2
P: 13 GD: +1
P: 13 GD: -4
P: 13 GD: -1
P: 13 GD: -6
P: 13 GD: -8
P: 13 GD: -12
P: 13 GD: -8
P: 13 GD: -11
P: 13 GD: -12
League Standings
P: 17 GD: +17
P: 17 GD: +16
P: 17 GD: +10
P: 17 GD: +6
P: 17 GD: +12
P: 17 GD: -2
P: 17 GD: +10
P: 17 GD: +3
P: 17 GD: +2
P: 17 GD: -10
P: 17 GD: -4
P: 17 GD: -3
P: 17 GD: -6
P: 17 GD: -2
P: 17 GD: -3
P: 17 GD: -15
P: 17 GD: -13
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Chaos and Own Goals Define a Border Town Thriller
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 76/100. A breathless four-goal exchange at Estadio OlĂmpico Benito Juárez showcased immense fighting spirit, proving why Liga MX remains relentlessly unpredictable.
The Opening Firefight
The match erupted immediately, rewarding the crowd with a lightning-fast start. Barely 16 minutes in, Guilherme Castilho found the breakthrough to put the hosts ahead. The celebration was short-lived, however, as Kenedy answered with a clinical strike just four minutes later to level the terms. The Intensity was evident in contrasting styles. While Pachuca dominated possession with a sweeping 62% of the ball, FC Juarez played a ruthlessly direct game. Despite seeing far less of the ball, the hosts unleashed a massive 16 shots, turning their home turf into a true tactical battleground where defensive lines were stretched to their limits.
The Momentum Swings
The narrative twisted sharply as defensive calamities took center stage. An unfortunate own goal from L. Rodriguez handed the visitors a slender lead against the run of play. Tensions flared further when the VAR intervened to confirm a crucial moment involving Rodolfo Pizarro, keeping the stadium on edge. The Balance of the match was restored in equally bizarre fashion when J. Murillo turned the ball into his own net at the opposite end. Through the chaos, goalkeeper Carlos Moreno emerged as a savior for the visitors, producing four spectacular saves to somehow keep the relentless home attack from sealing the victory.
The Tense Finale
As the clock ticked down, the Stakes weighed heavily on both squads. The visitors were desperate to cement their top-five status and guarantee playoff football, while the hosts scrambled for vital mid-table points. The frantic pace eventually spilled over into indiscipline. Deep into the 90th minute, a reckless challenge saw Sergio Barreto shown a straight red card, reducing the visitors to ten men for stoppage time. They were forced to barricade their penalty area, absorbing a late siege to walk away with a hard-fought 2-2 draw that leaves both sets of supporters exhausted but thoroughly entertained.
Key Questions
How did the red card for Sergio Barreto impact the match?
Occurring in the 90th minute, his dismissal completely halted the visitors' late attacking ambitions, forcing them into a desperate defensive block to preserve the draw.
What made Guilherme Castilho the Man of the Match?
He dictated the tempo for the hosts, scored the crucial opening goal, and consistently unlocked the opposition defense with his incisive playmaking skills.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Juarez's Firepower Meets Pachuca's Pragmatism
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 51/100. An intriguing test of tactical discipline as a desperate home side tries to crack a resolute visiting defense.
The Setup
Pachuca travel down to the Estadio OlĂmpico Benito Juárez sitting comfortably in fifth place of the Apertura standings, with their eyes fixed firmly on a deep postseason run. A modest Stakes rating indicates that the pressure is resting heavily on FC Juarez, who are clinging desperately to tenth place and fighting to stay relevant in the playoff picture. The home side has demonstrated solid Form in recent weeks, managing to grind out vital wins despite a negative goal difference that hints at persistent defensive frailties. The visitors, meanwhile, rely on a highly organized structure and a positive goal differential to frustrate their opponents. Still, a somewhat questionable Balance rating implies Pachuca might find themselves exposed if the game opens up into a chaotic, end-to-end affair. With attacking Stars on the home team hitting their stride, Pachuca will need to keep their shape immaculate from the very first whistle.
Key Battle
The defining clash will take place between the visiting midfield anchors and the home side's attacking playmakers. If Pachuca's engine room can disrupt the passing lanes early, they will isolate the Juarez forwards and dictate the tempo through clinical counter-attacks.
Our Prediction
A hard-fought draw. Juarez have the attacking momentum and home crowd behind them, but Pachuca's disciplined setup is incredibly difficult to break down completely. We expect a 1-1 stalemate that ultimately serves the visitors' ambitions better than the hosts.